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Women's health

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

A/Prof Susan Evans

Videos

Dienogest for the treatment of endometriosis

In this Product Explainer, Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon A/Prof Susan Evans explains the role of dienogest in the treatment of endometriosis (7 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Susan Evans

Women's health

Prof Rodney Baber AM

Podcasts

The role of progestogens in menopause management

Why using adequate progestogen is critical for the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in women on MHT who have a uterus

Expert/s: Prof Rodney Baber AM

Mental health, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Does the pill cause depression later in life?

Recent research has resurrected the link between depression and the oral contraceptive pill. Healthed asked the experts to unpack the evidence.

Expert/s: Ben Falkenmire

Sexual health, Women's health

A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM

Videos

Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol oral contraceptive pill

In this Product Explainer Gynaecologist A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM explains the nomegestrol acetate/estradiol contraceptive pill including its tolerability, contraceptive mechanism, dosing and efficacy; and provides a clinical experience summary (5 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Pessaries for prolapse

Pessaries are an underutilised for prolapse, here are some tips for a successful outcome.

Expert/s: Fiona Clark

Women's health

Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Podcasts

Iron deficiency practice tips – Compliance, dosing, follow-up, myths and misconceptions

When to suspect iron deficiency as the diagnosis- the current recommendations in the treatment of iron deficiency.

Expert/s: Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya

Women's health

Prof Danielle Mazza AM

Clinical Articles

Australian women’s access to abortion is a postcode lottery. Here’s what needs to change

When the American legal precedent protecting women’s right to an abortion in the United States, Roe versus Wade, was overturned last year, women around the world felt anxious.

Expert/s: Prof Danielle Mazza AM

Women's health

Dr Sara Whitburn

Podcasts

Non-sexually transmitted vaginal discharge

Recommended management of acute and chronic vaginal candidiasis, non-albicans candidal vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis.

Expert/s: Dr Sara Whitburn

Women's health

Prof Jenny Doust

Clinical Articles

‘Egg timer’ tests can’t reliably predict chance of conceiving or menopause timing

Many women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The “egg timer” blood test is marketed as an empowering way to give women insights to help them plan when to have children.

Expert/s: Prof Jenny Doust, Dr Karin Hammarberg, Tessa Copp

Hormone, Women's health

Dr Terri Foran (Facilitator) and experts Prof Susan Davis AO, A/Prof John Eden, Dr Rosie King

Podcasts

Managing low libido in pre-menopausal women

Conversation is important to the diagnosis- anything and everything can impact sexual response.

Expert/s: Dr Terri Foran (Facilitator) and experts Prof Susan Davis AO, A/Prof John Eden, Dr Rosie King

Neurology, Women's health

Podcasts

Prioritising dementia risk reduction for women

The growth of the numbers of Australian women diagnosed with dementia- influences of hormonal factors on dementia risk.

Expert/s: Dr Marita Long

Geriatric medicine, Men's health, Mental health, Neurology, Women's health

Learning Modules

Dementia Prevention in Primary Care – A Mini Audit

This activity will focus on dementia prevention in primary care and will involve sending a link to a standardised questionnaire (CogDrisk) aimed at calculating a risk profile and identifying modifiable risk factors for dementia to all your patients between age 45-65, discussing the results with your patients and reporting on the outcomes in the report template provided.

Expert/s: Healthed